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Where locals eat in Taipei
Start with Ming Yue Tang Bao in Zhongshan for pork xiaolongbao, Raohe Street Night Market in Songshan for hu jiao bing, peppery pork buns and Jin Feng Lu Rou Fan in Zhongzheng. Here are all 9, with what to get at each.
- Ming Yue Tang BaoZhongshan · Xiaolongbao
Get: Pork xiaolongbao
Founded by a former Din Tai Fung dumpling master, with thin skins and short queues.
- Raohe Street Night MarketSongshan
Get: Hu jiao bing, peppery pork buns
Night market · Pepper buns; oyster noodles; grilled snacks
- Jin Feng Lu Rou FanZhongzheng
Get: Large bowl of lu rou fan, braised egg, braised tofu, pork rib soup with shiitake
- Din Tai Fung (original Xinyi Road shop)Xinyi / Da'an
Get: Pork xiaolongbao
The 1972 original, smaller and more atmospheric than the mall branches.
- Lin Dong Fang Beef NoodlesZhongshan
Get: Half-tendon, half-beef noodles, spiced up with their chili butter
A late-night favorite famous for its fragrant, slightly herbal broth.
- Addiction Aquatic DevelopmentZhongshan
Get: Takeaway sashimi or sushi packs, or seafood from the tanks cooked at the restaurant opposite
- Ah Chung Mee SoaXimending
Get: Mee soa, thin noodles in rich pork-intestine broth with vinegar and garlic
- Lao Li Beef OffalTonghua Street, near Linjiang
Get: Beef broth bowls with select cuts, stir-fried dishes
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What are the local restaurants in Taipei?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Ming Yue Tang Bao (Zhongshan), Raohe Street Night Market (Songshan) and Jin Feng Lu Rou Fan (Zhongzheng). All 9 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Ming Yue Tang Bao, get pork xiaolongbao. At Raohe Street Night Market, get hu jiao bing, peppery pork buns. At Jin Feng Lu Rou Fan, get large bowl of lu rou fan, braised egg, braised tofu, pork rib soup with shiitake. At Din Tai Fung (original Xinyi Road shop), get pork xiaolongbao.
Which neighborhood is best for local restaurants in Taipei?
Most of these are in Zhongshan. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Taipei: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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